Sarah Knafo: Describes personal assistance robots as connected chairs that do not replace human contact
Statement made by Sarah Knafo on September 25, 2026, reported by BFMTV (BFM Tech). Topic: AI and Healthcare. The observatory also publishes quotes from 9 other public figures on this topic.
We are not talking about replacing human contact, AI is not going to replace it. What we observe in Japan or South Korea are connected chairs - which are called robots - that make it possible to raise people up, and detect falls.
Original quote (French)
On ne parle pas de remplacer le lien humain, l'IA ne va pas le remplacer. Ce qu'on observe au Japon ou en Corée du Sud, ce sont des fauteuils connectés - qu'on appelle des robots - qui permettent de surélever, et détecter les chutes.Reported by BFMTV (BFM Tech) · bfmtv.com · archived copy
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- Olivier Becht: Using drones to deliver emergency treatments in rural areas
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